Cameron Green (KKR) — ₹25.20 Cr
Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history at the IPL mini auction in Abu Dhabi and is expected to feature in many predicted IPL 2026 playing XIs. The Australian all-rounder could open the batting and also bowl crucial overs for KKR.
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) — ₹23 Cr
One of the most destructive middle-order hitters in T20 cricket. Klaasen’s ability to dominate spin and accelerate in the death overs makes him SRH’s most important overseas match-winner.
Nicholas Pooran (LSG) — ₹21 Cr
The West Indian wicketkeeper-batter is LSG’s biggest overseas investment. Pooran’s explosive hitting at No. 3 or 4 can single-handedly change the course of any match.
Rashid Khan (GT) — ₹18 Cr
Still the most complete T20 spinner in world cricket. His control, wicket-taking ability, and batting firepower make him indispensable to Gujarat Titans — and virtually unplayable on Ahmedabad’s spin-friendly surface.
Jofra Archer (RR) — ₹12.50 Cr
When fit, Archer is among the most dangerous fast bowlers in T20 cricket. RR’s season hinges significantly on how many matches he stays healthy enough to play.